PRAISE ADAMS
Accra
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 10 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse( Mental Health)
Abutia Agorve Health Centre ( FULL TIME)
2015.09 - Current
- Observe strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assess patient conditions, monitor behaviors and update supervising physicians and concerns.
- Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level- headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administer oral,IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Develop collaborative safety plan with patient and family to prepare for discharge.
- Conduct independent risk assessment for self-directed violence,analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
Staff Nurse(Mental Health)
Accra Psychiatric Hospital(FULL TIME)
2013.09 - 2015.08
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with psychiatrists.
Nurse Intern
Abura Dunkwa Government Hospital
2012.08 - 2013.08
- Promoted a safe and clean environment, adhering to infection control policies and procedures at all times.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, ensuring accurate dosages for optimal patient outcomes.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in a timely manner.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Assisted with successful completion of daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, feeding or assisting with ambulation for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON
Accra, Ghana11.2021
Diploma - Registered Mental Health Nursing
Ankaful Nursing Training College
Cape Coast, Ghana08.2009
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination - General Science
St Mary's Seminary Secondary School
Lolobi, Ghana04.2005
Skills
- Care plan implementation
- Discharge Planning
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Clinical Documentation
- Emergency Care
- Health Promotion
- Medication Management
- Mental State Assessment
Languages
English
Ewe
Certification
Fight Against Epilepsy Initiative 11-2015
Hobbies
Volunteering and community involvement
Reading and Writing
Exercising
References
Dr.Mariama Iddrisu(Lecturer) University of Ghana Legion
+233302501789
Mr.Hayford Budu(Tutor)Ankaful Nursing Training college Cape coast
+233243964467
Declaration
I hereby attest that the information provided is true, accurate, correct, and up to date to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse( Mental Health)
Abutia Agorve Health Centre ( FULL TIME)
2015.09 - Current
Staff Nurse(Mental Health)
Accra Psychiatric Hospital(FULL TIME)
2013.09 - 2015.08
Nurse Intern
Abura Dunkwa Government Hospital
2012.08 - 2013.08
Bachelor of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON
Diploma - Registered Mental Health Nursing
Ankaful Nursing Training College
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination - General Science
St Mary's Seminary Secondary School
Fight Against Epilepsy Initiative 11-2015
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